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Tag: moss

What do these pictures have in common?

February 20, 2021February 19, 2021

I’m back from a short natural navigation exercise. It didn’t go to plan, but that is always part of the plan. I’d hate to stop…

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Haircap Moss

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

A beautiful moss with a simple sign: You are on acidic ground.

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Reading Ice Patterns and Compasses

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Here is a selection of images from a recent dawn exploration of my local hills. I’ve explained how to read these patterns and signs in…

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The Meaning of Missing Moss

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

Moss is important in natural navigation, but not the quick easy method that many seem to think. I’ve written about the challenge of using moss…

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The Many Faces of Chichester Cross

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Chichester Cross is a market cross – the building that symbolises the heart of the market square in my nearest town of Chichester, West Sussex.…

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Which Way Are We Looking?

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

I took the dogs into the woods for their walk this morning. Whilst trying a shortcut through some understory trees and undergrowth, something gave me…

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How to Find Direction Using Tree Bark

March 24, 2019September 15, 2020

The wind, rain and sun do not affect all sides of trees equally. This creates patterns on the trees’ bark that we can use to…

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Evolving Views

January 3, 2019August 13, 2019

With bumps on the road, hopefully each year we grow more enlightened in our view of nature and our relationship with it. But there is…

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Reindeer Moss on the ground

Reindeer Lichen and Wild Feelings

October 17, 2018November 26, 2018

I live in the chalk hills of the South Downs. On my daily walks over these hills I am always greeted by familiar alkaline-loving flora.…

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